Why Polymarket is banned?
Polymarket is banned in 33 countries due to: Gambling regulations - Many countries prohibit online gambling/prediction markets. Regulatory compliance - Failure to obtain proper licensing.
Specific laws - France, Brazil, Australia have specific bans. Switzerland, Poland, Belgium added to blacklists. VPN usage exacerbates legal risks.
Geo-blocking enforces these national bans. The US was banned 2022-2025 due to CFTC settlement. Some bans may change as regulations evolve.